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100% Ergonomics. 100% Mountain Biking.

Designed from the ground up, Ergon's ergonomically optimized Mountain Bike Saddle combines high performance and fit in a previously unobtainable way. A 3D saddle shell - innovative 'hollows' in the shell - allow for considerably more damping material in the seat bone areas, than any other saddle in this category.

State of the Art Saddle Development

The Ergon Product Development Department utilized state of the art simulations, construction methods and analysis in the development of the SM3. For example when creating the Ultra-thin saddle shell, FEM analysis was fundamental in mapping the load and stress areas. The shape of the saddle from top to bottom was defined in the Ergon Ergonomics Laboratory using a multitude of pressure sensing equipment combined with real world experience on test rides. With this, many iterations lead to the final shape.

Which is the correct saddle width?

Scientific studies have concluded that in order for a saddle to be comfortable, it must match the
individual sit bone width of the rider. This distance however changes depending on the angle at
which the rider's upper body is at. If the rider sits upright on the saddle, it is the rear parts of
the sit bones which take their weight. As the rider leans more forward, then the point of the sit
bone which makes contact rolls forwards. As the pelvis is also V formed towards the front, the
contact area on the saddle needs to be large enough to provide comfort in different sitting
positions. Ergon saddles are designed around the male pelvis form. For riders with a sit bone width
of 10 - 13 cm we suggest size S, and for those with a sit bone distance of 12 - 15 cm we suggest L.
There is some cross over, so we suggest test riding where possible.